The incredible Zonta Club of the Blue Mountains is committed to making positive impacts in the fight for women’s equality and health. Just one of the initiatives this group of courageous women continue to focus upon is the production of sanitary birthing kits for mothers-to-be in developing countries. These environmentally friendly kits include necessities such as biodegradable plastic bags and cloth, vegan soap, surgical gloves, swabs, sterile string, and a sterile blade. These basics items support the safety of women and newborns during and after childbirth.  

A former educator for over 35 years, Zonta Club Blue Mountains member, Maree Cairns is the driving force behind this wonderful initiative that is championing maternal health and newborn survival. Maree is a much-loved and respected member of our community, displaying a tireless devotion and passion for many worthwhile causes. 

Zonta Club Blue Mountains, along with the International Zonta Club movement, has done much to improve women’s health and well-being, particularly in developing countries. I highly commend Maree and all the members of the Zonta Club of the Blue Mountains and thank them for the remarkable, compassionate and life-changing work they do.